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As part of our week of coverage focused on climate solutions, we pulled together some of the moments of success and progress, small and large.

The United States remains on edge after its latest high-profile mass shooting on July 4th in Highland Park, Illinois, which resulted in the killing of 7 people, leaving many more injured. Stories like these beg the question - what are the motivations for these acts of violence? Plus, at least two immigrant detainees have been held in solitary confinement for about a week at the for-profit private facility where they are locked up in Bakersfield. The men and their attorney's say it's retaliation for supporting a peaceful labor strike. This weekend in the arts: Southern gothic blues at the Casbah, a last chance to see improv hip hop at The Old Globe and the Barrio Art Crawl.

The newly renovated San Diego symphony hall is set to open November 2023.

In-person and virtual festival will showcase 35 feature films.

Artists and Repertoire Rafael Payare, conductor Video Projection artists to be announced Carlos Simon: Concerto for Orchestra (World Premiere, Lead commission by San Diego Symphony) Wagner: The Ring Without Words (Arr. Lorin Maazel) This concert is part of The California Festival, a new, statewide music initiative showcasing the most compelling and forward-looking voices in performances of works written in the past five years. This concert is part of The California Festival, a new, statewide music initiative showcasing the most compelling and forward-looking voices in performances of works written in the past five years. Related links: San Diego Symphony: website | Instagram | Facebook California Festival: website | Instagram | Facebook

ARTISTS AND REPERTOIRE Rafael Payare, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello CARLOS SIMON: Concerto for Orchestra (World Premiere) ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 This is your chance to hear in San Diego this outstanding concert program audiences across the country will encounter throughout this month when the San Diego Symphony brings this same music to Soka University in Orange County, Lehigh University in Pennsylvania and New York City's Carnegie Hall! Related links: San Diego Symphony: website | Instagram | Facebook

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: the Fad Camp podcast, the novel Silver Nitrate, and America Ferrera's much-discussed monologue in Barbie.

Come enjoy a FREE yoga class from Fit Athletic! This "Bootcamp Yoga" session will be led by Viktoria Talbot at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, so be ready to WORK! Allow your body and mind to joyfully connect for a full hour in one of the most beautiful settings in all of San Diego! Bring your mat, bring your sun-block, and prepare to breathe in some healthy Bayside air at this and future yoga classes at The Rady Shell. Parking is limited so come early or walk in if you can...maybe even take the Coronado Ferry! There are many ways to get to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Note: due to somewhat limited space, registration is required for this FREE event...walkups cannot be allowed at this time. Though dogs are welcome on the perimeter of Jacobs Park, we cannot allow them onto the artificial grass of The Rady Shell. PRE-PAID PARKING Ace Parking has provided a DEDICATED PARKING PURCHASE PAGE for this event. Connect with Rady Shell on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

If you are looking for an amazing mix of dance music across the decades and musical genres, then look no further than the Anyone's Guess Band! From the first song to the last, this dynamic group of professional musicians will keep you going all night long with the greatest hits that other bands just don't cover. See you there!

WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience - announces the 14th Annual TwainFest. Twainfest will take place on Saturday, August 19 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Heritage County Park. There is a limited capacity - so reservations are required for your FREE entry. Learn more and Register for Attendance through here. TwainFest, now a tradition for many San Diego families, is an all-day FREE festival celebrating Mark Twain and the literature and culture of 19th Century America. There is something for everyone at this festive old-fashioned gathering. Write Out Loud Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy, shared “We are so grateful to be returning to Heritage Park for this year’s celebration. TwainFest #14 provides new interactive experiences with Robin Hood, Pinocchio, two bilingual performances, and other literary favorites, as well as games and giant puppets. Family-friendly literary fun is what we do - we look forward to sharing it with the community.” Returning Festival Favorites: Local San Diego performers present 19th Century stories and poems by Mark Twain, Lewis Carroll, Miguel de Cervantes, Carlo Collodi, William Shakespeare, as well as traditional folktales from Africa and South America. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Immerse yourself in an interactive event with The Mad Hatter, Alice, White Rabbit & Door Mouse as you explore Wonderland! Tom Sawyer’s Fence Painting - Tom Sawyer, Aunt Polly and Becky Thatcher seek out children at the park. Working together, they find things to trade with Tom for permission to help him whitewash the fence! Foresting with Robin Hood - Join the beloved outlaw on an interactive adventure through Sherwood Forest! Careful to avoid the Sheriff of Nottingham! The Authors Salon provides the opportunity to meet beloved writers of the period: Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson and Charles Dickens. Giant puppets of Mark Twain, Emily Dickinson, Paul Laurence Dunbar and Edgar Allan Poe will wander the park. An arcade of unique literary games and activities designed especially for TwainFest will entertain players of all ages. Games & activities include: Calaveras Jumping Frog Launch, Frog Toss, Never-Ending Story, Election of 1872, Huck Finn’s Rope Making, Fishing for Words, Wheel of Fiction, Chortle This, Colors of Twain and Red Queen’s Croquet. Free Books are provided at the Book Emporium to all who participate. Connect with Write Out Loud on Social Media! Facebook & Twitter